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Fire-hit HRRL back on track, starts production of key petroleum products
The incident had occurred a day before PM Narendra Modi was set to inaugurate the refinery
NEW DELHI: HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), which caught fire on April 20, a day before it was to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, Read More
A tale of two cross-votings: How power politics played out in Karnataka, Jharkhand
While the NDA turned the tables on the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand and won an extra Rajya Sabha seat, in Karnataka, the Congress outmanoeuvred the BJP to defeat JD(S) candidate in the state council elections. Read More
Fire breaks out near Ayodhya helipad minutes before CM Adityanath’s arrival
(Picture credit: ANI)
A fire broke out near the helipad at Ram Katha Park in Ayodhya minutes before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath landed there on Friday, officials said. Read More
Air India Express Delhi-Patna Flight Faces Delay, Passengers Left Waiting Inside Aircraft
Passengers onboard Air India Express flight IX 1197 from Delhi to Patna faced a prolonged wait before takeoff, leading to frustration and discomfort.
Boarding for the flight, scheduled to depart at 7:05 pm, was completed on time. Read More
A Renaissance Madonna in Delhi set to open a dialogue on motherhood between India and Italy
Italian painter Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Madonna and Child’ flanked by Hariti—the former ogress-turned-Buddhist-goddess of children and fertility—on the left, and Mater Matuta, the ancient Roman goddess of dawn and childbir Read More
Ameesha says she questioned 17-year age gap with Sunny in Gadar
As Gadar: Ek Prem Katha marks 25 years since its release, actor Ameesha Patel has opened up about her initial concerns over being cast opposite Sunny Deol, revealing that she questioned whether the significant age difference between Read More
Anne Hathaway is pregnant, expecting third baby: WATCH VIDEO
Anne Hathaway is set to embrace motherhood once again. The 43-year-old actress announced that she is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman through a heartwarming social media post on Friday, June 19. Read More
Hirani recalls industry insiders calling Munna Bhai MBBS a ‘disaster’
Rajkumar Hirani recalls industry insiders calling Sanjay Dutt’s Munna Bhai M.B.B.S a ‘disaster’ (Image credits: Instagram)
Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster film Munna Bhai M.B.B. Read More
Kim Kardashian’s hair stylist Chris Appleton joins Strictly line-up
The British stylist has also worked with Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Ariana Grande. Read More
Barun’s appearance on Farah’s show sparks health concerns: ‘He’s speaking weirdly’
Barun appears on Farah Khan’s vlog, his wife makes a rare appearance with him. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Govt Employees See A Rs 51,000 Jump In Basic Pay? Here’s The Math
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8th Pay Commission ended submissions; recommendations now awaited.
Unions demand higher basic pay, DA merger, fitment factor.
Fitment factor 3. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Ratan Tata’s Motivational Advice On ‘Taking Risks’ Still Resonates Today
As the week draws to a close, many people reflect on their goals, achievements and the challenges that still lie ahead. Read More
NSE IPO May Unlock Billions For India’s Richest Investors. Here’s Who Gains
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NSE’s $53 billion valuation reflects rapid market expansion. Read More
Aadhar-PAN Link Deadline: Who Is Exempt, How To Link And Why It Matters For Your Finances
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PAN-Aadhaar linking remains mandatory; ₹1,000 penalty for delays.
Exemptions apply; new PAN rules for high-value transactions. Read More
Dalal Streets End Lower As Sensex Falls Over 600 Points, Nifty Tests 24K
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Indian benchmark indices closed lower; IT stocks pressured by Accenture.
Crude oil prices declined significantly after US-Iran peace agreement. Read More
No Plus One Required: The Rise of the Indian Woman Who Travels Alone and Loves It
A profound shift in travel is sweeping how Indian women travel. Read More
Cordelia Cruises to launch IPO on June 23 to raise over Rs 585 cr
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the domestic cruise player Cordelia Cruises, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 23 to raise Rs 585 crore to fund the next phase of growth for the company. Read More
Why Indian travellers are returning to festivals instead of destinations?
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centred around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. Read More
Telangana, South Africa to cooperate in skilled workforce, medical tourism
Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, medical tourism and investments.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Read More
Uttarakhand Tourism promotes Tons Valley as emerging adventure tourism hub
Uttarakhand Tourism has announced a strategic initiative to position the Tons Valley as one of India’s emerging adventure tourism destinations, strengthening the state’s portfolio beyond its established pilgrimage and mountain tourism Read More
Fire-hit HRRL back on track, starts production of key petroleum products
The incident had occurred a day before PM Narendra Modi was set to inaugurate the refinery
NEW DELHI: HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), which caught fire on April 20, a day before it was to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, Read More
A tale of two cross-votings: How power politics played out in Karnataka, Jharkhand
While the NDA turned the tables on the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand and won an extra Rajya Sabha seat, in Karnataka, the Congress outmanoeuvred the BJP to defeat JD(S) candidate in the state council elections. Read More
Fire breaks out near Ayodhya helipad minutes before CM Adityanath’s arrival
(Picture credit: ANI)
A fire broke out near the helipad at Ram Katha Park in Ayodhya minutes before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath landed there on Friday, officials said. Read More
Air India Express Delhi-Patna Flight Faces Delay, Passengers Left Waiting Inside Aircraft
Passengers onboard Air India Express flight IX 1197 from Delhi to Patna faced a prolonged wait before takeoff, leading to frustration and discomfort.
Boarding for the flight, scheduled to depart at 7:05 pm, was completed on time. Read More
A Renaissance Madonna in Delhi set to open a dialogue on motherhood between India and Italy
Italian painter Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Madonna and Child’ flanked by Hariti—the former ogress-turned-Buddhist-goddess of children and fertility—on the left, and Mater Matuta, the ancient Roman goddess of dawn and childbir Read More
Ameesha says she questioned 17-year age gap with Sunny in Gadar
As Gadar: Ek Prem Katha marks 25 years since its release, actor Ameesha Patel has opened up about her initial concerns over being cast opposite Sunny Deol, revealing that she questioned whether the significant age difference between Read More
Anne Hathaway is pregnant, expecting third baby: WATCH VIDEO
Anne Hathaway is set to embrace motherhood once again. The 43-year-old actress announced that she is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman through a heartwarming social media post on Friday, June 19. Read More
Hirani recalls industry insiders calling Munna Bhai MBBS a ‘disaster’
Rajkumar Hirani recalls industry insiders calling Sanjay Dutt’s Munna Bhai M.B.B.S a ‘disaster’ (Image credits: Instagram)
Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster film Munna Bhai M.B.B. Read More
Kim Kardashian’s hair stylist Chris Appleton joins Strictly line-up
The British stylist has also worked with Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Ariana Grande. Read More
Barun’s appearance on Farah’s show sparks health concerns: ‘He’s speaking weirdly’
Barun appears on Farah Khan’s vlog, his wife makes a rare appearance with him. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Govt Employees See A Rs 51,000 Jump In Basic Pay? Here’s The Math
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
8th Pay Commission ended submissions; recommendations now awaited.
Unions demand higher basic pay, DA merger, fitment factor.
Fitment factor 3. Read More
Quote Of The Day | Ratan Tata’s Motivational Advice On ‘Taking Risks’ Still Resonates Today
As the week draws to a close, many people reflect on their goals, achievements and the challenges that still lie ahead. Read More
NSE IPO May Unlock Billions For India’s Richest Investors. Here’s Who Gains
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
NSE’s $53 billion valuation reflects rapid market expansion. Read More
Aadhar-PAN Link Deadline: Who Is Exempt, How To Link And Why It Matters For Your Finances
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
PAN-Aadhaar linking remains mandatory; ₹1,000 penalty for delays.
Exemptions apply; new PAN rules for high-value transactions. Read More
Dalal Streets End Lower As Sensex Falls Over 600 Points, Nifty Tests 24K
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian benchmark indices closed lower; IT stocks pressured by Accenture.
Crude oil prices declined significantly after US-Iran peace agreement. Read More
No Plus One Required: The Rise of the Indian Woman Who Travels Alone and Loves It
A profound shift in travel is sweeping how Indian women travel. Read More
Cordelia Cruises to launch IPO on June 23 to raise over Rs 585 cr
Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited, operator of the domestic cruise player Cordelia Cruises, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on June 23 to raise Rs 585 crore to fund the next phase of growth for the company. Read More
Why Indian travellers are returning to festivals instead of destinations?
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centred around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. Read More
Telangana, South Africa to cooperate in skilled workforce, medical tourism
Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, medical tourism and investments.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Read More
Uttarakhand Tourism promotes Tons Valley as emerging adventure tourism hub
Uttarakhand Tourism has announced a strategic initiative to position the Tons Valley as one of India’s emerging adventure tourism destinations, strengthening the state’s portfolio beyond its established pilgrimage and mountain tourism Read More
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Mexican mayor accused of staging her own kidnapping in $2 million embezzlement scheme
A Mexican mayor is facing allegations that she staged her own kidnapping so that she could embezzle around $2 million in public funds disguised as ransom money. Read More
Watch: Hindus protest alleged desecration of Lord Ram photo by Islamist groups
Protesters took out a large torchlight procession (ANI)
Hindu groups in Dhaka on Friday held a major protest over the alleged desecration of a picture of Lord Ram in northern Bangladesh. Read More
Fire-hit HRRL back on track, starts production of key petroleum products
The incident had occurred a day before PM Narendra Modi was set to inaugurate the refinery
NEW DELHI: HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), which caught fire on April 20, a day before it was to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, Read More
A tale of two cross-votings: How power politics played out in Karnataka, Jharkhand
While the NDA turned the tables on the INDIA bloc in Jharkhand and won an extra Rajya Sabha seat, in Karnataka, the Congress outmanoeuvred the BJP to defeat JD(S) candidate in the state council elections. Read More
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